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I hear you.., and he will become more comfortable w the nuances of the p&r.

But to me, this offense welcomes and needs that true shine of 1 guard. Felton is starting to get that shine, that brilliance of a true PG orchestrating an offense at at high level.

You'll see what I mean..

Ya. I'll co-sign all this. His confidence is rising, which I think is an under-estimated "skill" for working D'ants offense and all around game plan. When you are advised to play such a fast paced, aggressive, even chaotic type of offense, you have less time to make plodding decisions if a play breaks down some, or you need to "improvise". Be it create a long range shot as a final resort, find your man, etc. But doing so with the efficiency and aptitude that can only be breed thru confidence. Confidence let's you improvise well, powerfully, and effectively. It's street ball (sorta), but with overall purpose and cohesion with a team facing a league of opponents. But without confidence here, you basically are just going to be choking in these spots by allowing even mild hesitation and doubt muck you up in the heat of battle.

Time. For players to naturally mature; for all players to naturally mature within this type or environment. Is a huge asset.

"Controlled chaos" can be very powerful. I think this is a poetic way of describing basically what D'ant generally strives to be in control of and administer. Its almost in line w fundamental game theory. Elements of surprise, novelty, having gears or speeds of play that can match or transcend opponents..

In 2yrs when Felton is racking up all-star consideration or whatev, we'll just have to hear how damn lucky Mike Dam'toni was in getting to play with yet another good, real quality PG.

Ya. I'll co-sign all this. His confidence is rising, which I think is an under-estimated "skill" for working D'ants offense and all around game plan. When you are advised to play such a fast paced, aggressive, even chaotic type of offense, you have less time to make plodding decisions if a play breaks down some, or you need to "improvise". Be it create a long range shot as a final resort, find your man, etc. But doing so with the efficiency and aptitude that can only be breed thru confidence. Confidence let's you improvise well, powerfully, and effectively. It's street ball (sorta), but with overall purpose and cohesion with a team facing a league of opponents. But without confidence here, you basically are just going to be choking in these spots by allowing even mild hesitation and doubt muck you up in the heat of battle.

Time. For players to naturally mature; for all players to naturally mature within this type or environment. Is a huge asset.

"Controlled chaos" can be very powerful. I think this is a poetic way of describing basically what D'ant generally strives to be in control of and administer. Its almost in line w fundamental game theory. Elements of surprise, novelty, having gears or speeds of play that can match or transcend opponents..

In 2yrs when Felton is racking up all-star consideration or whatev, we'll just have to hear how damn lucky Mike Dam'toni was in getting to play with yet another good, real quality PG.

Wow great post.. I agree w just about everything. Love your spin on what's needed in this offense.

Felton can score. Hes aggresive on defense. And he has good point guard skills. But he needs to improve in the P and R. Love what I've been seeing from him of late though. Hes a godsend compared to DuDonkey.

His offense is a god send from what Duhon was....but Felton fails to do the pick and roll which is not that hard if Chris Duhon can do it consistently with David Lee who is worse than Amare.

Felton has to drive more so he can get doubled on the pick and roll which would allow Amare to get open on the pick and roll.

if i hear this pick n roll foolishness one more tie im gonna scream. The pick and roll is not ALWAYS an option in basketball. Our offense is not based on pick and roll anymore, we have better players now, we can do other things now... **** the pick and roll, and lets win. Our offense is based on more shots taken than the other team. We need better rebounders and thats it. i believe in MDA run run run, run the other team ragged

if i hear this pick n roll foolishness one more tie im gonna scream. The pick and roll is not ALWAYS an option in basketball. Our offense is not based on pick and roll anymore, we have better players now, we can do other things now... **** the pick and roll, and lets win. Our offense is based on more shots taken than the other team. We need better rebounders and thats it. i believe in MDA run run run, run the other team ragged

I agree w the above.

Truth is, we may not see the pick and roll as much w Felton. He will ideally put his own spin on how the offense is orchestrated.

In Phoenix Nash used to use the p&r almost like a security blanket, especially late I'm games when he was more fatigued. Nash always knew he could free himself and get someone else or himself a good shot. Duhon did the same to a much lesser extent because he was not as dynamic.

Once Felton establishes himself as a consistent threat to be reckoned w, I think we will see him use the p & r more. He's smart to use it sparingly now as it will not be as effective until he becomes more effective.

Probably. I say they should give it another shot, but I think they'll just work on it in practice some more and in the mean time go with what they've been using recently. Whatever it is, they're winning.

if i hear this pick n roll foolishness one more tie im gonna scream. The pick and roll is not ALWAYS an option in basketball. Our offense is not based on pick and roll anymore, we have better players now, we can do other things now... **** the pick and roll, and lets win. Our offense is based on more shots taken than the other team. We need better rebounders and thats it. i believe in MDA run run run, run the other team ragged

toons, Mike D thrived with the pick and roll and that is his main play which opens up other oppurtunities, like for example a good pick and roll frees guys outside on the three point line because defenders are bringing extra men to guard the inside, once that happens..Felton and Gallo or Douglas can shoot it lights out all day without getting covered.

This is why the pick and roll is huge, plus of all the people in the NBA, Amare is the best at it hands down. he is explosive and can finish with a decent pass....Felton just clearly misses him. Felton has to throw it over defenders and pass ahead of Amare so he can get it and throw it down.

Felton has been trying to get the P and R down more and more but he just isnt good at it, yet